The “Secret Life” of Jack Skellington
My take on how the “Pumpkin King” of Halloween Town found the other side of life.
And how my ‘Jack alter ego,’ for half of one night, re-discovered what I’ve been protecting for quite some time.
It Finally Finishes
First, the feel-good / empowerment-porn trailer… So, they say (optimum word… say…) the Saga is ending this year (in theaters December 20th). But… Somehow, I think they’ll find a way in 2020 for the Saga to strike back. And, 2021? Return of the Saga? All kidding aside… Maybe there is …
The Joker: EVERYONE is Dead Wrong
“The worst part about having a mental illness is that people expect you to behave as if you don’t” – Arthur Fleck Everyone is wrong about Joker. Nobody got the joke. To be honest, I had no idea how big a ruckus this movie was causing until after I saw it (while visiting Asheville, …
Blues, Networking and Tomahawks (a debriefing)
We had an amazing time at Belushi’s farm on Saturday (09-28-19). As mentioned via my last Weekend Whats newsletter, it was for a good cause (search your inbox, or junk folder, for the email subject: WW – A new name, best movies, 100 towns + more…). Collectively, we ended up raising …
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Bud, Basketball and Brotherhood
It’s no secret that I’m a big, big fan of basketball. Ever year, sometime in the middle of March Madness, I have made a vow to update my 10-Minute Speech post. The value of team-driven sports goes beyond just basketball, of course. To paraphrase Gary Cantrell (aka Lazarus Lake), the Man Behind …
YOU Are Who You’ve Been Looking For (Video)
by Adam Roa Your capacity to love others is limited only by your capacity to love yourself. This is something I heard years ago but have only recently begun to truly understand. It all starts inside. When I am able to love my perceived flaws, I can love your flaws …
Elon Musk’s Best Secrets of Success
Musk’s story is one of hustle and tenacity. There will always be defeats, setbacks, and challenges. The courage you need to overcome them will not manifest itself until your back is against the wall.
What If a Printer Could Solve the Housing Crisis?
This home only took 47 hours to build — and it’s the beginning of a trend that can help end homelessness. Learn more about thje New Story’s movement now.
10 Years Away
A poignant piece of inspiration from a wise, old philosopher named Matthew McConaughey
The Hustle
The perfect 2-min parody of The Hustle Lifestyle.
“painful, relatable, and funny. Everything you need for a true tragedy.”
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